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GrowBLOX Sciences relocates corporate headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada

GrowBLOX Sciences, Inc. a biotechnology and research company, announced today that The Company has relocated its corporate headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada and has centralized its CFO and team in the heart of Clark County in anticipation of its Nevada project.

31 May 2014

Study examines potential use of medical marijuana, CBD in treating epilepsy

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana and pure cannabidiol (CBD), an active substance in the cannabis plant, for neurologic conditions is highly debated.

23 May 2014

Smoking cannabis associated with PTSD symptom reduction in some patients, says study

Clinical research from New Mexico supports a conclusion that smoking cannabis [marijuana] is associated with PTSD symptom reduction in some patients.

23 May 2014

Can cannabis help curb convulsions?

Experts say that vigorous investigations are needed to determine whether or not the medical use of marijuana would be of benefit to patients with epilepsy.

22 May 2014

Marijuana Incubator Group to acquire VaporTownUsa.com

Marijuana Incubator Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into meaningful negotiations for the purchase of VaporTownUsa.com, a profitable online vendor of top quality vapor related essentials.

20 May 2014

New Colombia Resources, Phoenix Tears Foundation to develop cannabis-based medicine for skin cancer

New Colombia Resources, Inc., a U.S. company with coal and other resource assets in Colombia, is pleased to announce an agreement of collaboration with the Phoenix Tears Foundation for the research and development of a cannabis based medicine to treat skin cancer in Colombia.

9 May 2014

Substance use linked to diagnostic instability in psychosis

Comorbid substance use increases diagnostic uncertainty in patients admitted to hospital with psychosis, Australian research shows.

30 Apr 2014

State highlights: Home care workers' pay and Medicaid budgets; Calif. mental health grants; NYU ER reopens

A new rule from the Obama administration designed to provide better pay and working conditions to 2 million home care workers is forcing many states to rethink how they look at Medicaid payments and may result in higher Medicaid costs. Starting Jan. 1, home care workers in 29 states will, for the first time, be eligible for the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour and overtime pay, under a new regulation from the U.S. Department of Labor. These workers go to homes of the elderly and the disabled to help with cooking, bathing and other daily tasks, and are paid by the clients or through Medicaid (Prah, 4/25).

26 Apr 2014

Neutra to unveil new vapor pen at Cannabis Cup trade show

The executive leadership from Neutra Corp. will travel to Denver this week to seek out distribution and build brand awareness for the company's new vapor pen at one of the world's largest cannabis conventions: the Cannabis Cup.

17 Apr 2014

Canaleaf Systems signs definitive agreement to purchase 50% of IHMML

Medican Enterprises Inc. a bio-pharmaceutical company in the emerging global medical marijuana industry is pleased to announce its wholly owned subsidiary Canaleaf Systems Inc. has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire 50 percent of International Herbs Medical Marijuana Ltd.

10 Apr 2014

Neutra prepares to roll out new game-changing technology in indoor horticulture industry

As Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR) and its joint venture partner prepare to roll out a new, game-changing technology in the indoor horticulture industry, the company announced today that work has already begun on new, customizable solutions for growing operations with uncommon requirements.

10 Apr 2014

Neutra seeks new breakthroughs in greenhouse cultivation to develop and market around globe

In the company's quest to introduce new technology on the cutting edge of the indoor horticulture industry, Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR) is seeking out new breakthroughs in greenhouse cultivation to develop and market around the globe.

8 Apr 2014

New weapon against secondary progressive MS

Statins may provide doctors with an unlikely new weapon with which to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

20 Mar 2014

Primco Management agrees to acquire Seattle based Suzie Q's

Primco Management Inc., a fully integrated multi-media entertainment and real estate development company, today announced that the Company has entered into an agreement to acquire Seattle based Suzie Q's, a medical marijuana collective fully licensed by the City of Seattle.

19 Mar 2014

Cannabis and NTRR poised to outpace expansion of global smartphone market

Cannabis is among the fastest-growing markets in the U.S., poised to outpace the expansion of the global smartphone market—and Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR) is readying a diverse product line to capitalize on that growth.

19 Mar 2014

Drug abuse does not always lead to psychosis readmission

Cannabis or stimulant abuse disorders do not necessarily predict a negative outcome for patients with first-episode psychosis, Australian researchers report.

5 Mar 2014

New article explores risks associated with using herbal cannabis for rheumatic conditions

Patients with rheumatic conditions are in need of symptom relief and some are turning to herbal cannabis as a treatment option. However, the effectiveness and safety of medical marijuana to treat symptoms of rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia is not supported by medical evidence. A new article published in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology, explores the risks associated with using herbal cannabis for medicinal purposes and advises healthcare providers to discourage rheumatology patients from using this drug as therapy.

3 Mar 2014